Watch: Caoimhín Kelleher and Conor Bradley surprise school children at LFC Foundation event

“It’s important for kids to know from an early age how important mental health is and especially for them to be happy and to have a good education and learn about it,” said Kelleher.

IRISH EYES ARE SMILING: Caoimhín Kelleher and Conor Bradley surprise school children at Liverpool FC Foundation session. Pic credit: LFC Foundation.

Caoimhín Kelleher and Conor Bradley proved what great players they are during Liverpool's Carabao Cup Final victory over Chelsea on Sunday but recently, they also proved what great role models they are away from the pitch too.

The Ireland duo took time out of their busy schedule recently to surprise primary school children on Merseyside, where LFC Foundation were delivering a session on mental health.

The Cork and Tyrone natives took part in a questions and answers session about mental health, where they talked about the challenges they have faced themselves and how they overcame them before joining in fun activities with the children.

Speaking at the school, Kelleher said: “It’s important for kids to know from an early age how important mental health is and especially for them to be happy and to have a good education and learn about it.”

Bradley added: “Sport is a big part of helping mental health, being able to get out of the house and for the kids to learn about it at such a young age is really good and hopefully that continues.”

🤩What a surprise!

We loved having Conor Bradley and Caoimhín Kelleher at our Sound Minds and On Target sessions to talk mental health❤️

It's important for children to learn that #MyVoiceMatters✨

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— LFC Foundation (@LFCFoundation) February 27, 2024

Matt Parish, chief executive of the LFC Foundation, said: “Mental health is such an important topic for people of all ages but particularly in young people and so to have two of our young men’s first team players attend one of our sessions is fantastic.

"The children look up to both Conor and Caoimhín as role models and for them to hear them talk about mental health is very powerful.”

Breaking the stigma around mental health is essential in early development with half of mental health issues developed by the age of 14.

The LFC Foundation’s Sound Minds and On Target programmes help to support young people with their mental health and provide them with the information they need.

Meanwhile, Liverpool also released their behind-the-scenes matchday coverage of Sunday's win late on Tuesday night. 

Usually known as Inside Anfield, this half-hour episode was rebranded as Inside Wembley, and covers the goings on before, during, and after their cup triumph. 

You can watch the video below: